These days, the best electronics assemblers aren't mere assembly-lines-for-hire, they're full-fledged engineering manufacturing companies. In response to the market threat of cheap overseas assembly, domestic manufacturers have been investing in expertise instead.

Modern domestic electronics partners are now full-featured engineering firms, with on-site staff that know their machinery and the current demands of the electronics market. They keep up-to-date with the latest in industry certifications, allowing their systems to take advantage of the latest innovations.

Best of all, since the prices and cost-of-living have been rising steeply in most of the countries known for their cheap electronics, you can often get a full-featured domestic partner for little more than it would cost to hire an overseas firm.

When you look at the advantages of staying domestic, it makes a lot of sense.

So, you've got yourself a successful manufacturing and engineering business, but suddenly need to ramp up business and start producing even more products for your clients. There can be two routes for this: either you start building up an in-house manufacturing department to build your products, or have someone else do it for you. Likely, you don't want to spend tons of money and would rather save it as well time, so that normally means going with the latter decision.